RESIDENCE FROM WORK NEW ZEALAND "Work in a Highly Paid Job & qualify for Residence.

There are Three Pathways for Residence for people employed by Accredited Employers.

One of these Pathways is called “Highly Paid Residence” for people employed on a high wage in New Zealand.

To be eligible for this residence visa you must:

• have employment or an offer of employment in a role that is paid at least twice the median wage (currently NZD $55.52 an hour)

• have been working for 24 months in New Zealand in a role that paid at least twice the median wage.

• Your employer must also be accredited when you apply for this visa.

• You must meet the English language requirement for this visa.

• Older dependent children under 24 in your application must be single, without children of their own, and only supported financially by you.

• You can either come to New Zealand on a work visa now and apply for the Straight to Residence Visa or apply from outside New Zealand.

• You will need to demonstrate that your skills, experience & qualifications are relevant to the job offer in New Zealand.